2022 Illinois Tax Rebates Explained
If you haven't received your Illinois tax rebate, you can track the status of your payment online.


Two Illinois tax rebates were available during 2022 – an individual income tax rebate and a property tax rebate. (Those one-time payments have sometimes been referred to as Illinois "stimulus checks").
The state started sending rebates of up to $700 in September of last year, but the state has said that it could take months to process and deliver payments for the estimated six million recipients. So, don't panic if you qualify for a rebate but still haven't received your money. Instead, go online to check the status of your Illinois tax rebate – your payment may be on the way.
Illinois Tax Rebate Program 2022
How Illinois tax rebates are sent depends on whether and how you received a tax refund on your 2021 Illinois income tax return. If you got a refund, your rebate will be paid in the same manner as your refund – either by direct deposit or a paper check in the mail. If you didn't receive a refund, then a paper rebate check will be sent to the address listed on your tax return. (Paper checks will take longer to deliver.)

Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free E-Newsletters
Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and more - straight to your e-mail.
Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice - straight to your e-mail.
Other states are sending rebates, refunds, and other "stimulus" payments in 2022, too. This includes other highly-populated states like California, New York, and Virginia. And, like Illinois, several states continue to send stimulus payments.
The state payments generally aren't as much as the federal stimulus checks paid out in 2020 and 2021, but they can still provide a much need infusion of cash for families still dealing with high inflation. And the funds typically come from budget surpluses or COVID-19 relief funds from the federal government.
[For details about Illinois taxes can be found in the Illinois State Tax Guide.]
Illinois Income Tax Rebates
To qualify for the Illinois income tax rebate, you had to be an Illinois resident in 2021 and the adjusted gross income on your 2021 Illinois tax return must be under $200,000 (under $400,000 for joint filers). The size of your income tax rebate depends on your filing status and the number of dependents claimed on your 2021 Illinois tax return. Each qualifying person gets $50 ($100 for married couple who filed a joint return), plus $100 per dependent for up to three dependents. So, for example, a qualified married couple with three children will get a $400 income tax rebate. If you add on a $300 property tax rebate, they could get as much as $700.
You also had to file your 2021 Illinois income tax return – with Schedule IL-E/EIC if you have dependents – by October 17.
[Get a free issue of The Kiplinger Tax Letter, with timely tax advice and guidance to help protect your hard-earned wealth as the tax laws change. No information is required from you to get your free copy.]
Illinois Property Tax Rebates
The 2022 Illinois property tax rebate is equal to the property tax credit claimed on your 2021 Illinois tax return, up to a maximum of $300. To qualify for the rebate, you must be an Illinois resident who paid state property taxes in 2021 on your primary residence for 2020. In addition, the adjusted gross income reported on your 2021 Illinois tax return can't exceed $250,000 ($500,000 if you're married and filed a joint return).
You also had to file your 2021 Illinois income tax return (Form IL-1040) – with a claim for the property tax credit on Line 16 and Schedule ICR attached – by October 17, 2022, to get an automatic property tax rebate. If you didn't file Form IL-1040 and Schedule ICR, then you had to submit a property tax rebate form (Form IL-1040-PTR) by October 17.
Tracking the Status of Illinois Tax Rebates
If you qualify for one or both of the Illinois tax rebates, but you're still waiting for your money to arrive, you can check the status of your payment using the "Where's My Rebate?" tool on the Illinois Department of Revenue's website (look for the "Where's My Rebate?" link).
To use the online tool, you'll need to provide your:
- Name;
- Social Security number or taxpayer identification number (ITIN); and
- Adjusted gross income as reported on your 2021 Illinois income tax return or property tax rebate form, or your Illinois PIN number.
If you filed a joint Illinois income tax return with your spouse, try using the information for your spouse if you don't get a response using your information.
You can also call the Department of Revenue (800-732-8866 or 217-782-3336) or email them (REV.TA-IIT@illinois.gov) to get a rebate status report.
Get Kiplinger Today newsletter — free
Profit and prosper with the best of Kiplinger's advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and much more. Delivered daily. Enter your email in the box and click Sign Me Up.
Rocky Mengle was a Senior Tax Editor for Kiplinger from October 2018 to January 2023 with more than 20 years of experience covering federal and state tax developments. Before coming to Kiplinger, Rocky worked for Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, and Kleinrock Publishing, where he provided breaking news and guidance for CPAs, tax attorneys, and other tax professionals. He has also been quoted as an expert by USA Today, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Reuters, Accounting Today, and other media outlets. Rocky holds a law degree from the University of Connecticut and a B.A. in History from Salisbury University.
-
Donating Complex Assets Doesn't Have to Be Complicated
If you're looking to donate less-conventional assets but don't know where to start, this charity executive has answers, such as considering a donor-advised fund (DAF) for its tax benefits and ease of use.
-
Travel trends you can expect this summer
The Kiplinger Letter Domestic trips will trump foreign travel amid economic uncertainties, though some costs are down.
-
Missouri Leads Capital Gains Tax Repeal: Will Your State Follow?
State Tax As one state becomes a test case, policymakers and taxpayers across the U.S. will be watching closely to see what happens next.
-
Here's How the Child Tax Credit Could Increase Under Trump
Tax Credits House Republicans released details on President Trump’s ‘one big, beautiful bill,’ including an increased child tax credit.
-
New Overtime Tax Deduction Proposed for Millions Working Extra Hours
Tax Law Some lawmakers and President Trump want to offer overtime tax relief. But will a tax deduction or an exemption help you most?
-
Big Tax Deduction Increase Proposed for Those Over Age 65
Tax Deductions A new bipartisan bill and a tax plan from the House GOP could mean bigger retirement tax savings to offset taxes on Social Security and high prices.
-
Ten Cheapest Places To Live in New York
Property Tax If you’re planning a move in New York, here are the counties with the lowest property tax bills in the Empire State.
-
‘My Etsy Shop is Dead’: Vendors Cry for Help Amid Trump’s Tariffs
Tariffs Small businesses are struggling to thrive as they absorb the Trump administration’s new wave of tariffs.
-
New HSA Contribution Limits Are Set for 2026: What to Know Now
Health Savings The IRS says Health Savings Account contribution limits will increase again next year due to inflation.
-
Three Things Star Wars Fans Taught Me About Tax
Tax Tips May the force be with you and your taxes this Star Wars Day 2025.